For Sale: 1978 Datsun 280Z in Kentwood, Michigan

• This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility - 3175 Martin Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48390 •

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1978 Datsun 280Z Black Pearl Edition for your consideration. Finished in its striking Black Pearl exterior over a clean black interior, this example shows 79,480 miles and represents one of approximately 1,500 Black Pearl Edition Z-cars produced. It is powered by its 2.8L inline-6 engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. This Black Pearl is equipped with its original alloy wheels, dual sport mirrors, stripe kit, louvers, and headlight covers, staying true to its rare factory appearance. The car has been garage kept and was repainted in the 1990s, still presenting very well. Significant mechanical upkeep includes new ball joints, shocks, and tie rods in 2022, a rebuilt transmission in 2023, along with a new clutch and flywheel at the same time, and in 2025 it received new wheel bearings and a fresh tune-up consisting of spark plugs and wires. Additional features include crank windows, a functional heater, air conditioning (needs recharge), intermittent wipers, chrome front and rear bumpers, and receipts included with the sale. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to call us with any questions or for more information.

The Datsun 280Z, produced from 1975 to 1978, represents the final and most refined evolution of the first-generation Z-car. Equipped with Bosch fuel injection and improved safety and comfort features, the 280Z maintained the lightweight, sporting attitude that made the original 240Z an instant icon while offering enhanced reliability and drivability. By 1978, the model had earned a reputation for balancing performance, style, and everyday usability. The Black Pearl Edition, introduced as a limited-production appearance package for the final year of the S30 generation, is among the rarest and most desirable factory configurations, featuring a unique paint finish and sport-oriented trim details that celebrated the close of an era.

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